The Truth as He Knows It: Perspectives, Book 1

Officer Noel Carlson isn't out to anyone in small-town Stratton, Pennsylvania, so a relationship is out of the question. That doesn't stop him from wanting one, though. When a night-shift call brings him face-to-thonged-butt with a hired stripper whose girl-party gig went terribly wrong, Noel takes pity on the guy and lets him go. But he can't get the encounter out of his mind.

Wolfmanny

Three hot werewolves, sexual tension thick enough to cut with a knife, an impending Colorado winter, and a rambunctious pack of werewolf pups. Stand back and watch the fur fly. When Kenneth Marcon loses his nanny to a bite from one of his inherited kids, he knows he needs someone strong to contain five werewolf children. What he finds isn't a stalwart nanny, but a werewolf manny named Jack. Jack's got what it takes to keep the kids busy - and attract both Miles's and Kenneth's attention.

The Long Way Home

Ever since the accident that cost him his job on the Seattle police force, Kevin Quinn has been living with psychic abilities he refers to as the 'gift that keeps on taking'. His attempts to use his talents to help the police have been met with limited success. Yet, when teenage boys start going missing from the beach cities of Southern California, Kevin gets on a plane.

Tell Me It's Real

Do you believe in love at first sight? Paul Auster doesn't. Paul doesn't believe in much at all. He's thirty, slightly overweight, and his best features are his acerbic wit and the color commentary he provides as life passes him by. His closest friends are a two-legged dog named Wheels and a quasibipolar drag queen named Helena Handbasket. He works a dead-end job in a soul-sucking cubicle, and if his grandmother's homophobic parrot insults him one more time, Paul is going to wring its stupid neck.

The Necromancer's Dance: The Beacon Hill Sorcerer, Book 1

Angelus Salvatore is the only necromancer in all of Boston, and his name is whispered warily by the undead and fellow sorcerers alike. He and his brother Isaac are the lone survivors of an attack by an army of the undead, in which Angel used a spell so powerful it forever marked his place in history. Now, years later, Angel struggles to balance his career as a teacher of the higher magical arts, his role as big brother, and a tenuous relationship with an Elder vampire from the local clan.

Wolfsong

Ox was 23 when murder came to town and tore a hole in his head and heart. The boy chased after the monster with revenge in his blood red eyes, leaving Ox behind to pick up the pieces. It's been three years since that fateful day and the boy is back. Except now he's a man, and Ox can no longer ignore the song that howls between them.

The Lion and the Crow

Sir Christian Brandon was raised in a household where he was hated for his unusual beauty and for his parentage. Being smaller than his six brutish half-brothers, he learned to survive by using his wits and his gift for strategy, earning him the nickname the Crow.

In the Middle of Somewhere: Middle of Somewhere, Book 1

Daniel Mulligan is tough, snarky, and tattooed, hiding his self-consciousness behind sarcasm. Daniel has never fit in - not at home in Philadelphia with his auto mechanic father and brothers, and not at school where his Ivy League classmates looked down on him. Now, Daniel's relieved to have a job at a small college in Holiday, Northern Michigan, but he's a city boy through and through, and it's clear that this small town is one more place he won't fit in.

Professional Distance: Thorne and Dash, Book 1

Thornwell Shipton is wealthy, uptight, closeted, and an incurable workaholic. A tragic love affair left him terrified of relationships, so he tells himself sex is better scheduled and paid for. Riley Dashwood is young, easy-going, and comfortable in his own skin. He's a passionate baker and an aspiring chef, working as an escort to save up for culinary school. When Thorne hires Dash, it's lust at first sight. After a few scorching nights together, both men start to wonder if what's between them is more than physical.

Broken

When Theodore Davenport decides to switch his mundane job for a career, he walks into Holden House Publishing with enthusiasm and determination to succeed. As he settles into his new role, makes new friends, and dreams of making it to the top, everything is going to plan. Until he meets James Holden, CEO of Holden House.

Drawn Together

Rory's just a simple southern boy from St. Antoine's Parish, Louisiana, but he knows what he wants - the girl of his dreams, reclusive and mysterious artist Ran Yamane. He's loved her since junior high school, and now he has the chance to meet her. He chucks everything and travels 1,500 miles to Anime Expo in Long Beach just so he can tell her. He's determined that nothing and nobody are going to stand in his way. Turns out, Ran Yamane isn't a girl, but he gets that a lot.

Fish Stick Fridays

Deacon Reid was born bad to the bone with no intention of changing. A lifetime of law-bending and living on the edge suits him just fine, until his baby sister dies and he finds himself raising her little girl. Staring down a family history of bad decisions and reaped consequences, Deacon cashes in everything he owns, purchases an auto shop in Half Moon Bay, and takes his niece, Zig, far away from the drug dens and murderous streets they grew up on.

His Client

On every visit to Madame Delacroix's brothel, Nathaniel Travers requests the same man. Stunningly handsome and highly skilled, Jasper not only shares Nate's fondness for wickedly erotic games and black leather corsets, but he has become a trusted confidant. And Jasper's the only person who knows Nate longs for a committed relationship with his childhood friend, Peter Edmonton. Unrequited love hurts, but it hurts even more when the object of affection is in love with another.

Axel's Pup

As the landlord of The Dragon's Lair and leader of The Black Dragons Motorcycle Club, Axel Carmichael has seen it all and done it all. He's a respected and experienced dom. Nothing shocks him anymore, and nobody catches him off guard. When Bayden rides up to The Dragon's Lair on a bike worth more than most men earn in a year, and immediately demonstrates that he has far more attitude than sense, it's easy for Axel to write him off as a silly little rich boy who's about to get himself killed.

The Heart of Texas: Texas Series, Book 1

Riley Hayes, the playboy of the Hayes family, is a young man who seems to have it all: money, a career he loves, and his pick of beautiful women. His father, CEO of HayesOil, passes control of the corporation to his two sons; but a stipulation is attached to Riley's portion. Concerned about Riley's lack of maturity, his father requires that Riley 'marry and stay married for one year to someone he loves'. Angered by the requirement, Riley seeks a means of bypassing his father's stipulation.

HIM

Jamie Canning has never been able to figure out how he lost his closest friend. Four years ago, his tattooed, wisecracking, rule-breaking roommate cut him off without an explanation. So what if things got a little weird on the last night of hockey camp the summer they were 18? It was just a little drunken foolishness. Nobody died.

Acrobat

Forty-five-year-old English professor Nathan Qells is very good at making people feel important. What he's not very good at is sticking around afterward. He's a nice guy; he just doesn't feel things the way other people do. So even after all the time he's spent taking care of Michael, the kid across the hall, he doesn't realize that Michael's mob muscle uncle and guardian, Andreo Fiore, has slowly been falling in love with him. Dreo has bigger problems than getting Nate to see him as a potential partner.

The Lightning-Struck Heart

Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums of the City of Lockes, a young and somewhat lonely boy named Sam Haversford turns a group of teenage douchebags into stone completely by accident. Of course, this catches the attention of a higher power, and Sam's pulled from the only world he knows to become an apprentice to the king's wizard, Morgan of Shadows.

Publisher's Summary

London, 1822

It was only supposed to be one night. One night to determine once and for all if he truly preferred men. But the last thing Lord Benjamin Parker expected to find in a questionable gambling hall in Cheapside is a gorgeous young man who steals his heart.

It was only supposed to be a job. Cavin Fox has done it many times - select a prime mark, distract him with lust, and leave his pockets empty. Yet when Cavin slips away under the cover of darkness, the only part of Benjamin he leaves untouched is his pockets.

With a taste of his fantasies fulfilled, Benjamin wants more than one night with Cavin. But convincing the elusive young man to give them a chance proves difficult. Cavin lives with a band of thieves in the worst area of London, and he knows there's no place for him in a gentleman's life. Yet Benjamin isn't about to let Cavin - and love - continue to slip away from him.

If you could sum up Brook Street: Thief in three words, what would they be?

Good historical bromance.

What other book might you compare Brook Street: Thief to and why?

While none come to mind, it's a historical romance that just happens to be between two men.

What does Charlie Belmont bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

Believable accents and a good pace. Mr. Belmont's delivery of the story added to my enjoyment -- it just seemed to fit.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, the book was interesting enough to have me wishing I could sit and listen to it in one sitting. On the other hand, I'm glad I was not able to because then it would have been over that much faster and since I enjoyed it, I didn't mind it taking longer.

Any additional comments?

I'm female and am an avid reader of historical romances. This is my first featuring men. I listened out of curiosity to see if it could even halfway deliver a story as enjoyable as the typical romances I read and I'm pleased to note that it did. The characters actions, for the most part, were believable. Because the novel is relatively short, the romance seemed a bit rushed but that did not detract from the enjoyment of this good book. The characters were likeable and the book delivered exactly what I like in an historical romance novel -- the meeting with sparks, the romantic pursuit, steamy interactions, and a good ending. I read romance novels because I'm interested in the pursuit and ultimate finding of true love. Whether you're straight or gay if you read romance novels for the same reason, I think you'll find this story an enjoyable one and well worth the time to read. And let's not forget the reader, he does a great job as well.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

carolyn

PITTSBURG, CA, United States

08/05/12

Overall

Performance

Story

"Excellent!"

The Brook Street Thief, first book of the series was an excellent choice since I usually don't do short stories. The story is well written and the narrator brought the characters to life. I really hate giving stories five stars because there is always something wrong in the story it self or with the narrative. Ava March and Charlie Belmont, both delivery five star quality. I would recommend, The Brook Street Thief, to anyone who is looking for something different, not the same old same old, tired, dragged out format. The characters are charming and the storyline is fantastic. I loved it. I will purchase book two in the series.I hope this was useful without me including the story.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Elaine

Portland, OR, United States

18/10/13

Overall

Performance

Story

"Good premise but horridly long-winded."

I liked the premise even though I thought the execution was somewhat wanting because the main characters just weren't attractive. Or attractive enough. Lord Benjamin Parker came across as a nondescript, boring person, without even the benefit of good looks to attract me. As a romance-lover, I need at least one of two things - the MC has to be gorgeous even if he isn't powerful, smart or rich; or he has to have a great personality if not the looks to accompany it.

The other thing that lost it another star, IMO, was that the author tended to over-write. The narrative was too long, stretching out a point as if she thought I, the reader, wouldn't get it. Much of the time I was itching for the story to get moving. Instead, one of the drawbacks of audiobooks, I was forced to listen as Cavin went on endlessly about some point or other. In the end, I had to hit the pause button and read the ebook, skimming over the lines until the storyline picked up again. As any audiobook lover knows, this is not an easy task and does pull one out of the story by the time you locate the spot you want.

Charlie Belmont was good but even he couldn't save this work. I fell asleep in the second book, Fortune Hunter, so I can't review that beyond saying I like my heroes taller than me (superficial bitch that I am) so five feet four doesn't do it for me. I will try the last book in the series, though, and if that doesn't work either, then no more Ava March for me.

I do hope to see more MM romances by Belmont, though. He has a lovely timbre to his voice. His execution may not be as smooth as David Morey, Jack LeFleur, Sean Crisden or Charlie Carr but he's still better than many male narrators out there. I'd like to see how he carries off a story that's set in the US with American characters.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Kathleen

Walnut Creek, CA, United States

19/06/12

Overall

Performance

Story

"Sweet romance story"

Would you consider the audio edition of Brook Street: Thief to be better than the print version?

Unknown

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the story, its colorful setting, the realistic characters, and the local language and colloquialisms.

What about Charlie Belmont’s performance did you like?

This narrator is worth his weight in gold. A reader can make or break a story, and this man made is seem as if I was watching a movie. His accents were marvelous, as was his tone and cadence. It was also quite sexy!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not necessarily. Sometimes you don't look forward to a story ending too soon.

Any additional comments?

It was a sweet m/m romance that I would recommend to anyone who reads mainstream erotic romance.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

J-9

Cary, NC, United States

12/04/12

Overall

Performance

Story

"My First Gay Romance!"

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes, only because I've never read or listened to a Gay Romance before. I thought this book was interesting.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I thought it was a bit unbelievable, but the author TRIED to provide justification for the way it ended, so it made sense based on the justification.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

I think he could have done a little bit better job of keeping the different character voices straight. Sometimes I wasn't sure which character was talking.

Any additional comments?

I thought this book was just okay. Nothing great.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Jennifer

21/11/17

Overall

Performance

Story

"An enjoyable classic romance"

An enjoyable uncomplicated romance. The narrator added to my enjoyment of the story and I look forwarded to listening to more from this author.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

AmazonCustomer

21/06/15

Overall

Performance

Story

"Another great historical by Ava March"

I just love Ava's historical stories. I have read tons of info on that period in time and have found her research to be spot on. Language, usage of equipment or how people moved in society. I just enjoy reading these books by her, as much for the historical accuracies as for the romance and sexiness included. And the narrator was fantastic. Great accent and pronunciation. On to book two in this series.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Ingela

Sweden

10/01/15

Overall

Performance

Story

"A sweet Regency narrated perfect!"

I really liked this one. Even better than I expected.

A great short audio novella to pic up when you need something touching romantic with a lot of smexy steam. - Well done Ms. March!

Looking forward to the second book.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Shonny

Washington

09/07/13

Overall

Performance

Story

"Sweet and Simple"

What did you like best about this story?

The raw honesty of accepting yourself and falling in love

What does Charlie Belmont bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I love audio books because it allows me to do other things while I listen.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Y.

Madison, MS, United States

24/05/13

Overall

Performance

Story

"Thief of Heart"

Where does Brook Street: Thief rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I cannot really rate it on that level; this is my first time reading something of this magnitude. I was curious and the reviews seemed good. It was very interesting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Brook Street: Thief?

I loved how Cavin took care of Sam. He did for Sam what he wished someone would have done for him when he was younger.

What about Charlie Belmont’s performance did you like?

Charlie Belmont's performance was great. I alway enjoy when a narrator uses distinct voice for each character; it gives it a more ture-to-life feeling when listening.

If you could take any character from Brook Street: Thief out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I loved the 3 main character, Lord Benjamin, Cavin and Sam. These characters brought passion, warmth and just a human touch to the story.

Any additional comments?

At the onset of listening to this book, I was a little taken back by the raw language, but I continued to listen not focusing on that but looking for the meat in the story. This was a very warm, passionate and caring story, narrated very well by Mr. Belmont. In today’s world, this was quite true-to-life and takes the listener to the other side. I thought it was beautifully done.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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